Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Activities
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
AU$63
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
AU$65
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
AU$186
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
AU$65
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
AU$202
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$251 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$251
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. No staff on-site or any amenities."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$695 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$695
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (398 reviews)
"Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$160 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$160
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$181 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$181
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$360 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$360
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$310 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$310
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,303 reviews)
"Cool place. Very modern. Rooms a bit small"
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz
Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
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Open Photo by Alex Sam
Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.
